ID 959479
Lot 188 | KÖCHERT RUBY, SAPPHIRE, EMERALD AND DIAMOND CHANDELIER EARRINGS
Estimate value
CHF 70 000 – 110 000
Pear brilliant-cut rubies of 5.10, 4.85, 0.56 and 0.48 carats, pear brilliant-cut sapphires of 7.72, 7.59, 0.71 and 0.66 carats, pear modified brilliant-cut emeralds of 5.10, 4.96, 0.47 and 0.47 carats, pear brilliant-cut diamonds of 4.06 and 4.03 carats, round brilliant-cut diamonds of 1.51 and 1.50 carats, pear-shaped and round diamonds, 18k white gold, maker's mark (Köchert)
2 SSEF reports, 2023: 2 rubies of 5.105 and 4.852 carats, Mozambique, no indications of heating
2 SSEF reports, 2023: 2 sapphires of 7.723 and 7.589 carats, East Africa, no indications of heating
2 SSEF reports, 2023: 2 emeralds of 5.099 and carats, Colombia, moderate amount of oil in fissures
2 AGL reports, 2016: 2 emeralds of 0.47 and 0.47 carats, Colombia, minor oil
2 GIA reports, 2023: 4.06 and 4.03 carats, H to I colour, SI1 clarity
2 GIA copy of reports, 2015: 1.51 and 1.50 carats, F colour, VS2 clarity, excellent cut, polish and symmetry
Size/Dimensions: 9.0 cm
Gross weight: 50.0 grams
Provenance
Acquired at Köchert in 2017
Special notice
This lot is subject to standard Swiss VAT rules and 7.7% VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and the ‘buyer’s premium’
Post lot text
Please note that some of these reports are over five years old and may require updates.
Medium: | Emeralds, Precious stones, Ruby, Sapphire |
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Auction house category: | Earrings, ear jewellery |
Medium: | Emeralds, Precious stones, Ruby, Sapphire |
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Auction house category: | Earrings, ear jewellery |
Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S Place de la Taconnerie 8 1204 Geneva Switzerland | ||||||||||||||
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Phone | +41(0)22 319 1766 | ||||||||||||||
Phone | +41(0)22 319 1767 | ||||||||||||||
Conditions of purchase | Conditions of purchase | ||||||||||||||
Shipping |
Postal service Courier service pickup by yourself | ||||||||||||||
Payment methods |
Wire Transfer | ||||||||||||||
Business hours | Business hours
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